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16
Nov
Hush Hush 2 Pinwheel Embroidery Hoop Ornament

Hush Hush 2 Pinwheel Embroidery Hoop Ornament

5
Oct
Halloween Candy Bowl Free Project Tutorial

Halloween Candy Bowl Free Project Tutorial

31
Dec
Embroidered Towel Tutorial

Embroidered Towel Tutorial

3
Nov
DIY Christmas Pillowcases

DIY Christmas Pillowcases

22
Oct
Children at Play Scalloped Pillow

Children at Play Scalloped Pillow

16
May
Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

Lessons with Lindsay: 15 Minute Pillowcase

14
Feb
Dainty Darling Machine Embroidery Designs

Dainty Darling Machine Embroidery Designs

22
Jan
Love You to the Moon and Back Embroidered Pillow Tutorial

Love You to the Moon and Back Embroidered Pillow Tutorial

8
Apr
Patchwork Pillow Pattern and Tutorial

Patchwork Pillow Pattern and Tutorial

3
Apr
National Serger Month: Ruffle Dishtowel Tutorial

National Serger Month: Ruffle Dishtowel Tutorial

11
Dec
Holiday Tablecloth Tutorial

Holiday Tablecloth Tutorial

12
Sep
The Lolly Dolly Pillow Tutorial

The Lolly Dolly Pillow Tutorial

7
Jun
Woodland Cottage Pincushion ~ Free Pattern and Tutorial

Woodland Cottage Pincushion ~ Free Pattern and Tutorial

1
Dec
15-Minute Pillowcase {with French Seams} ~ Tutorial

15-Minute Pillowcase {with French Seams} ~ Tutorial

11
May
Purple Potluck Bowl Covers

Purple Potluck Bowl Covers

20
Sep
Fall Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial

Fall Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial

28
Jul
Easiest 10-Minute Throw Pillow from Placemat

Easiest 10-Minute Throw Pillow from Placemat

26
Apr
Waterproof Picnic Blanket Tutorial

Waterproof Picnic Blanket Tutorial

Lindsay Wilkes is the owner and designer behind The Cottage Mama.  She creates timeless, vintage inspired sewing patterns for children’s clothes.  She is also a fabric designer for Riley Black Designers / Penny Rose Fabrics, author of the book ‘Sew Classic Clothes for Girls’ and can be seen teaching nationwide and online in her video series ‘Lessons with Lindsay’ sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing and Embroidery machines.

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Welcome! My name is Lindsay Wilkes and I am the owner / designer of The Cottage Mama, a boutique children's sewing pattern company and the author behind, 'Sew Classic Clothes for Girls'. The Cottage Mama blog is where I share my love for sewing, cooking and crafting and all things domestic. If you like what you see, you can read more about me HERE.

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